nosh, starters, & shared plates

VG Vegetarian GF Gluten Free V Vegan

while our GF items are gluten free, our kitchen is not


Philosophy: Food
Our goal at Fountainhead is to
provide farm to table pub fare.
We believe that local and regional
food simply tastes better and are
happy to feature menu items that
utilize products from our local
farms. We focus on using sustainable
and seasonal ingredients, allowing us
to provide you with a fresher, and
tastier food experience

Each dish - from our mayo, ketchup,
and sauces, to our entrees and
desserts - is all made right here, in
our small kitchen. We believe in
speaking to your heart through the
stomach, without pretense.

We also believe that food goes hand
in hand with community. Therefore
our dishes are created for you to
enjoy alone, or to share with
company. How many people you share
with depends on your appetite.
Discuss your needs with our staff and
let us create a journey through our
menu for you or your group.

If you have dietary restrictions or
food allergies, please alert your
server. We will do our best to
accommodate.

Kick back, relax, and enjoy.
Cleetus & the entire Fountainhead
crew
@TheFountChicago
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todays soup
ask whats on today, served with a slice of baguette
6

whiskey bacon (GF)
brined in whiskey. smoked with barrel staves.
two slabs of our house specialty
9

pint o fries (VG)
crispy hand cut potatoes dusted with old bay
homemade ketchup & horseradish mayo
5

smoked hummus, grilled pita, crudit (V)
9

Cleetus Heatus salsa & parsnip guacamole (V, GF)
homemade tortilla chips
9

bowl of pickled things (V, GF)
ask about todays selection
7

sriracha deviled eggs (GF)
6

meat & cheese board
chef select charcuterie & cheeses
olives, grain mustard, jam, crackers, and
crostini
17

beer battered pickles (VG)
stiegl beer batter, spicy ranch
10







wings
belly fire, domaine dupage bbq, georgia mustard bbq
ginger sesame soy. spicy ass bbq, burn your face off
served with celery stalks & yogurt ranch
10

pub cheese
charred kale, stone pale ale, cheddar, pretzel bread
9

mussels vindaloo
half acre over ale tomato sauce, shallot,
dippin bread
with fries, horseradish mayo, & ketchup
14

mac & cheese (VG)
smoked gouda & butterkase with toasted bread crumbs
8/13
add duck confit, chopped bacon 4

mushroom quinoa risotto (VG, GF)
shaved parmesan & fresh basil
9/15
add duck confit or chopped bacon 4

cobb-like (GF)
hearty greens, egg, bacon, buttermilk bleu cheese,
carrot,
red onion, cucumber, smoked chicken, yogurt ranch
dressing

12

spring salad (GF)
grilled asparagus, farm egg yolk, red
onion, speck,
creamy kale & garlic dressing
13







sandwiches

the fountainhead burger
half pound burger on a pretzel bun,
served with slaw or fries & ketchup
13
additions for $1.50: smoked gouda, gruyere,
sauted mushrooms, grilled onion, roasted jalapenos
additions for $2: fried egg, swiss, butterkase,
hooks cheddar, buttermilk bleu cheese, bacon
addition for $3: gluten free burger bun


the turkey patty melt
turkey burger, swiss cheese, grilled onion,
remoulade, rye bread
served with slaw or fries & ketchup
addition for $3: gluten free burger bun
14

veggie burger (VG)
black bean, quinoa, garbanzo, kale, mushroom, carrot,
onion,
garlic mayo, brioche
served with slaw or fries & ketchup
addition for $3: gluten free burger bun
12

turkey sandwich
smoked turkey, smoked gouda, rosemary mayo,
romaine, tomato focaccia
served with slaw or fries & ketchup
13

cuban
smoked ham, smoked pork, swiss, mustardaise, pickle,
ciabatta
served with slaw or fries & ketchup
14

french dip
juicy sliced beef, gruyere, crunchy baguette,
horseradish cream, au jus
served with slaw or fries & ketchup
14

entrees

true maryland crab cake
super lump crab meat, spicy remoulade, greens
one 13 (GF), two 25 (GF)
sandwich served with slaw or fries & ketchup 17
addition for $3: gluten free burger bun

stir fried spring vegetables (V)
seasonal vegetables, tofu, sesame, ginger,
soy, wheat berries
13

pan fried trout
lemon grass & coconut rice, asparagus, red pepper
18

cornmeal crusted catfish
cole slaw & stewed greens, cornbread & honey butter
16

grilled pork loin (GF)
berkshire loin chop, sorrel butter
rosemary fingerlings, roasted vegetables
17

chicken fried chicken
buttermilk marinated chicken, apple sausage gravy,
gruyere mashed potato, cole slaw
14

mezcal chicken tacos (GF)
mezcal marinated chicken, smoked tomato rice,
bacon black beans, pecan mole,
Cleetus Heatus salsa, slaw, corn tortillas
14

sides
mixed green salad, Dijon balsamic 4
cornbread & honey butter 3
warm tortilla chips 3
vegetable of the day 4





fountainhead
function: noun
1: a spring that is the source
of a stream
2: principal source



1970 West Montrose
Chicago, IL 60613
@TheFountChicago



2014 signs of spring menu

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prices & items may change based on
seasonal availability